Netflix Executives Considered Pulling ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Docuseries a Week Before Its Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix considered pulling 'Michael Jackson: The Verdict' docuseries before release
📍 The outcome
Reports emerged that Netflix executives considered pulling the docuseries Michael Jackson: The Verdict a week before its release. Netflix denied these claims and responded to the reports of backtracking.
The docuseries was released and set a Rotten Tomatoes milestone.
Epilogue added 56d ago, after coverage quieted.
Questions people are asking
What is the name of the docuseries in question?
Michael Jackson: The Verdict
Which outlets reported on the potential cancellation?
Variety and ScreenRant
How has Netflix responded to the claims?
Netflix has denied the story, according to Just Jared
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Netflix executives reportedly considered pulling the 'Michael Jackson: The Verdict' docuseries a week before its release.
Coverage emphasizes the controversy surrounding the documentary, with Variety and ScreenRant reporting on the potential cancellation. Netflix has since denied these claims, according to Just Jared.
The documentary has received significant attention, with dars.gov.et noting it has set an unprecedented Rotten Tomatoes milestone.
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